The Prez says.....
Posted to AIESEC Global Members list by the President of AIESEC International today:
Dear AIESECers all over the world
As the world prepares for a new year 2005, one part our world is facing death and destruction like never before. The pictures and videos of the devastating Tsunami, originating in South Asia, are all over the television and newspapers. Even as you read this, the death toll is still mounting and is expected to reach a staggering 100,000+ as the relief work reaches the currently unreachable areas in over 10 countries. Even though their loss is unimaginable for us, we too share their sorrow and hope for the lives and health of millions of people who are facing this terrible tragedy.
For the AIESEC people in that part of the world, I have been able to make contact with all the MCs and have been assured that they are all safe.
Sri Lanka
One of the members lost his house completely due to the Tsunami, but is currently safe with his entire family as they managed to swim away from danger. All the other AIESEC people, including the interns, have been reported to be safe. AIESEC in Sri Lanka has reported that they are playing an active role in supporting the relief work and most members are volunteering for support. If you wish to support the relief efforts in Sri Lanka, you can contact Dan (MCP Sri Lanka) at : dhanushka.tennakoon@aiesec.net
Malaysia
All AIESEC people are safe, but one of the members lost his house completely. He is currently safe with his family and has moved to a different house.
Indonesia
All the AIESEC people in Indonesia, including the interns are safe. There is onlyone LC in the region of Sumatra, and they assure us of the safety of all AIESEC people there. AIESECers are organizing a drive to support the relief efforts there.
India
All AIESEC people are safe; and the interns traveling to the southern coastal area have returned safely.
Thailand
All AIESEC people are safe; and the interns traveling to the affected regions have returned safely.
In Kenya and Bangladesh, the MCs have confirmed that all AIESEC people are safe.
On one hand it is relief that our AIESEC people are more or less safe, at same time it does little to mitigate the grief that we feel for millions struck by this tragedy. We all sincerely hope that the affected countries and communities and the international community will be able to deal with this natural disaster as soon as possible minimizing the social and economic damage.
On behalf of AIESEC International,
Rajiv Chandna
Dear AIESECers all over the world
As the world prepares for a new year 2005, one part our world is facing death and destruction like never before. The pictures and videos of the devastating Tsunami, originating in South Asia, are all over the television and newspapers. Even as you read this, the death toll is still mounting and is expected to reach a staggering 100,000+ as the relief work reaches the currently unreachable areas in over 10 countries. Even though their loss is unimaginable for us, we too share their sorrow and hope for the lives and health of millions of people who are facing this terrible tragedy.
For the AIESEC people in that part of the world, I have been able to make contact with all the MCs and have been assured that they are all safe.
Sri Lanka
One of the members lost his house completely due to the Tsunami, but is currently safe with his entire family as they managed to swim away from danger. All the other AIESEC people, including the interns, have been reported to be safe. AIESEC in Sri Lanka has reported that they are playing an active role in supporting the relief work and most members are volunteering for support. If you wish to support the relief efforts in Sri Lanka, you can contact Dan (MCP Sri Lanka) at : dhanushka.tennakoon@aiesec.net
Malaysia
All AIESEC people are safe, but one of the members lost his house completely. He is currently safe with his family and has moved to a different house.
Indonesia
All the AIESEC people in Indonesia, including the interns are safe. There is onlyone LC in the region of Sumatra, and they assure us of the safety of all AIESEC people there. AIESECers are organizing a drive to support the relief efforts there.
India
All AIESEC people are safe; and the interns traveling to the southern coastal area have returned safely.
Thailand
All AIESEC people are safe; and the interns traveling to the affected regions have returned safely.
In Kenya and Bangladesh, the MCs have confirmed that all AIESEC people are safe.
On one hand it is relief that our AIESEC people are more or less safe, at same time it does little to mitigate the grief that we feel for millions struck by this tragedy. We all sincerely hope that the affected countries and communities and the international community will be able to deal with this natural disaster as soon as possible minimizing the social and economic damage.
On behalf of AIESEC International,
Rajiv Chandna
posted by Tom Gara at 2:24 PM
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3:25 PM
Let's make a "call of action" plea to the AIESEC Network.
6:31 PM
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